Brussels Lines vs Brussels Subway Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brussels Lines
This app shows the live locations of public transport vehicles in Brussels. It requires an internet connection to function and is not affiliated with the official transport authority.
- Real-time vehicle positions
- STIB-MIVB network coverage
- Internet connection required
- Live transport updates
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BrusseLines — Brussels public transport, live See exactly where your metro, tram or bus is, right now — not just when it's due. BrusseLines shows every STIB-MIVB line with live vehicle positions along its stops, so you can watch your ride approach stop by stop. Tap any stop for real-time waiting times and service messages, for every line that passes through. • Live vehicle positions along every metro, tram and bus line • Real-time waiting times and service disruption messages • Full-day timetable for any line, and its last departure of the day • Favourite stops, at the top of your lines • Nearby lines with the walking time to their stop • Home Screen widgets: your favourite and recent stops, and the lines nearby • Quick actions from the app icon to your favourite and nearby stops • Wheelchair accessibility icons for stops with assisted boarding • Ask Siri for the next departures, or find a stop or line from Spotlight search • Arrange your lines in the order you actually use them No ads, no account, no tracking. Data comes from STIB-MIVB's open data service, and timetables from its public GTFS feed; no personal data is collected. This is an independent app, not published or endorsed by STIB-MIVB.
Brussels Subway Map
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Brussels Metro Map is a practical travel companion for exploring Brussels by metro, airport connections and local transport. Use the online Brussels Metro map, browse metro lines, open the route planner, view the network map, check airport travel, find transport hubs and keep emergency help contacts close. Designed for visitors, tourists and everyday city trips, the app brings the most useful Brussels transport tools into one clean interface. What you can do: • View an online Brussels Metro map • Browse mapped metro stations and lines • Explore Brussels Metro lines 1, 2, 5 and 6 • Open a route planner for station-to-station trips • View line cards, ring routes, transfers and direction details • Open the network map with zoom and fit controls • Find rail, train, airport, bus, taxi and ride options • Check airport information for BRU and CRL • Browse airport departures and arrivals • Read practical metro service and fare basics • Discover Brussels visitor stops by metro station • Find Grand-Place, Mont des Arts, the EU Quarter, Cinquantenaire, Atomium, Mini-Europe, Avenue Louise and central food districts • Browse travel essentials for hotels, flights, car rentals, tours and tickets • Keep Belgium emergency help, Brussels Airport and STIB-MIVB contacts easy to access Great for: • First-time visitors to Brussels • Tourists planning sightseeing by metro • Airport transfers through BRU or CRL • Quick station and line checks • Finding transport connections without switching between apps • Keeping useful travel and emergency information nearby Brussels Metro Map keeps the experience simple: large cards, quick tabs, clear line filters, map-first navigation and practical travel tools for moving around the city with confidence. Note: This is an independent travel app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by STIB-MIVB, Brussels Airport, Charleroi Airport or any transport authority. Always confirm critical travel, fare, airport and emergency information with official sources.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Brussels Lines at weekly against Brussels Subway Map's every 13 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Brussels Lines ships an update weekly, Brussels Subway Map every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brussels Lines | Brussels Subway Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Typi Dev | Yaroslav Mykolaienko |
In-app purchases
Brussels Lines
No in-app purchases
Brussels Subway Map
No in-app purchases






